SEMA eNews, Vol. 23, No. 12

Important SEMA Show Policy Change and Updates

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Vol. 23, No. 12 March 19, 2020     Important SEMA Show Policy Change and Updates   With the Show just less than eight months away, we are putting plans in place to host a successful event in November with some changes that help lower the level of uncertainty for our exhibitors and attendees.      ‌ // Breaking News               Small Business Loans Now Available in at Least 17 States for Companies Impacted by Coronavirus The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 enacted on March 6 includes a provision allowing companies to seek a Small Business Administration (SBA) emergency loan of up to $2 million.   New Federal Law Requires Paid Sick and Family Leave for Employees President Trump signed a bill into law in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak that provides paid sick and family leave, expands unemployment benefits and offers free coronavirus testing.   SEMA Joins Forces With Industry to Urge Additional Measures to Protect the Economy SEMA and 113 other trade associations sent a letter urging President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to help businesses survive the COVID-19 crisis by employing an economic response matching the scale now being taken to end the pandemic.   SEMA Show Space Selection Applications Due Next Week To participate in the Priority Space Selection, companies need to submit their Show application and deposit by March 27.      ‌ // Business Tools               2020 SEMA Launch Pad Registration Now Open Young entrepreneurs, students and business owners looking for an opportunity to launch their products into the $44.6 billion automotive aftermarket industry can apply now for the SEMA Launch Pad program.   SEMA News Now Accepting Nominations for 2020 "35 Under 35" If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2020—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.   Job-Hunting? Top Automotive Jobs Here The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country.      ‌ // New Products & Technology     Spy Shots—'21 BMW 4-Series Spies in Munich have been lucky to snap new revealing shots of the '21 BMW 4-Series, including the (controversial) front end.   New Products From Flowmaster, Hooker, Flowtech and More The new products featured are from members of the SEMA Data Co-op, the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository.      ‌ // Law & Order                    SEMA Criticizes Overly Aggressive Enforcement Practices by Federal Agencies SEMA has submitted recommendations to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on ways to improve regulatory enforcement by the federal government.   Federal Government Creates Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule to encourage companies, trade associations, colleges, unions and other entities to establish industry-recognized apprenticeship programs (IRAP).   Meet the Industry's Legislative Allies: U.S. Representative David Valadao (R-CA) An appreciation for the automotive hobby began early for former U.S. Representative David Valadao (R-CA).      ‌ // People, Places & Racing   Racing News: Industry-Wide Event Cancellations and Postponements Due to Coronavirus News from across the motorsports industry.   Movers and Shakers: Automotive Plant Closures in North America Due to Coronavirus Likely to Last Beyond March News and updates from GlobalData, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, Hot Shot's Secret and more.      ‌ // Shows & Events              2020 SEMA Show Booth Sales Open Exhibitors interested in getting a jump on SEMA Show planning for 2020 can reserve booth space now.   Mark Your Calendars Dates and locations have been scheduled for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.     // Hot Links   AERO Exhaust Black Horse Off Road FST Performance Hypertech NightRide Armordillo USA Clinched Flares Green Filter USA Lange Originals REV Wheels LLC     // Classifieds   Industry Jobs     Copyright 2020. SEMA eNews is published each Thursday afternoon by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market. If you have questions, comments or suggestions about the publication, please contact us at [email protected]. Terms under which this service is provided to you can be found at sema.org/disclaimer. You are receiving this email because you are a member of SEMA, have registered for/exhibited at/attended a SEMA Show or have requested this information. This email was sent to [email protected]   View Online  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe SEMA | 1575 Valley Vista Dr, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765, USA